Star Académie faced unexpected turmoil on March 10, 2025, when a significant gas leak occurred, forcing the evacuation of the Académie and leading to the suspension of filming for the daily show. While the situation was alarming, officials assured fans and viewers of the safety of all Académiciens and staff.
The incident unfolded during the afternoon, when productions teams for Star Académie realized they might not be able to broadcast the anticipated episode at 7:30 PM on TVA. Initial concerns were confirmed just thirty minutes before showtime, as reports confirmed the evacuation was necessary due to the gas leak, which stemmed from exterior excavation work on the SRB Pie-IX project located near Ontario Street.
On social media, Productions Déferlantes communicated updates, stating, "⚠️ The live show is suspended for an indefinite time ⚠️. Please note, due to the gas leak, we are forced to evacuate the Académie. The live evaluations are postponed. Rest assured, the Académiciens are safe and well-managed by our team. Thank you for your comprehension!" This message was intended to allay fears and keep the audience informed.
Later, around 2:30 PM, it was announced to the Académiciens and their professors they would be returning to the Académie shortly. While initial delays stopped the production team from finalizing the scheduled episode for the evening, efforts intensified to mitigate the setback caused by the gas leak.
Jean-Philippe Dion, the show’s host and the producer for the 2025 season, expressed optimism as they re-entered the Académie, stating, "We just got back around 4 PM; we’re restarting all the machines and launching evaluations for the candidates. I confirm the daily show will be on air tonight." Unfortunately, plans changed shortly after, but the reassurance of safety remained central to the communication from the show.
Due to this unfortunate incident, the production confirmed they would not air Monday's regular episode, instead opting to substitute with reruns of bloopers on TVA. Thankfully, no injuries or safety issues were reported, and the participants were kept unharmed during the evacuation process.
The disruption occurred amid dramatic tensions where the stakes were high, especially with only seven candidates remaining: Katrine, Camille, Mia, Victoria, Albert, Marc-Antoine, and Joël. Notably, Mia Tinayre, aged 16, had been drawing public attention with her impressive performances and gained recognition as she made a significant impact during her recent evaluations.
On social media, viewers quickly reacted to the delay and the team's commitment to prioritize safety. Many expressed disappointment over missing out on the evaluations scheduled for the day, but they were also relieved to hear everyone was safe. The safety measures taken reflect the show's commitment to the wellbeing of its participants.
With disruptions arising from accidents such as this, the focus will now shift to whether the Académie will be fully resumed on March 11, 2025, as planned. The production team and participants will continue to keep the public informed about any changes to the schedule or programming.
Traffic disruptions followed the gas leak. Boulevard Pie-IX was closed southbound from Hochelaga Street, causing significant bottlenecks across many parts of the neighborhood. The situation was regularly updated by traffic management authorities to help alleviate confusion and congestion for the community.
Fans and loyal viewers can look forward to the show resuming its normal programming, as productions aim to bring quality entertainment back to its audience without compromising safety protocols and procedures. "The daily Star Académie show is set to resume its usual programming on March 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM. We appreciate your patience and support during this unexpected situation," the production team stated.
For those who ardently follow the various hopeful contestants of Star Académie, the upcoming days will hold much anticipation as the competition heats up for the remaining performers. With aspirations leaning heavily on popular votes, the pressure mounts for finalists heading toward accomplishment or potential elimination.
Stay tuned for more updates as Stars Académie strives to recover from this incident and reignite the competitive spirit among its talents. The Académie promises to deliver on its entertaining format, with the larger public following awaiting the continuation of emotional performances, eliminations, and the determination of who will rise as this year’s champion.